ALFOL 1218 Alcohol is high purity petrochemical-based linear primary Alcohol with even-numbered carbon chain length. ALFOL 1218 Alcohol is a blend of Alcohols with carbon chain length ranging from C12 to C18. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet pungent odor. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Intermediate, Pour Point Depressant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Labeling Claims: High Purity

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Base Chemicals Functions
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Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

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Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Sweet Pungent
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)214g/mol—
Total Alcohol Contentmin. 97.5wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C10OH & lowermax. 2wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C12OH36 – 42wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C14OH28 – 34wt. %—
Homolog Distribution -C20OH & higher1.3-—
Homolog Distribution - C16OH16 – 22wt. %—
Carbonyl (C=O)200ppm—
Homolog Distribution - C18OH9 – 13wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C20OHmax. 2.3wt. %—
Homolog Distribution -C10OH & lowermax. 1wt. %—
Density at 40°C (104°F)0.822g/mL—
Homolog Distribution -C12OH37 - 43wt. %—
Homolog Distribution -C14OH14 - 18wt. %—
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)15 - 16cSt—
Vapor Pressure at 20°C (68°F)max. 0.01mmHg—
Flammability Upper explosion limitapprox. 5.1 (V)%—
Flammability Lower explosion limitapprox. 0.4 (V)%—
Homolog Distribution -C16OH15 - 19wt. %—
Homolog Distribution -C18OH23 - 29wt. %—
Homolog Distribution -C20OHmax. 2.3wt. %—
Vapor Pressure at 20°Cmax. 0.01mmHg—
Acid Numbermax. 1 mg KOH/g—
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Colormax. 40—EN ISO 6271-2
Flash point135 (275)°C (°F)—
Saponification Numbermax. 1mg KOH/g—
Auto-ignition Temperature252 (485)°C (°F)—
Water contentmax. 0.1wt. %DIN 51777
Flash Point135 (275)°C (°F)—
Melting Range21 - 32 (70 - 90)°C (°F)—
Hydroxyl number248 - 263mg KOH/g—
Boiling Range274 - 349 (525 - 660)°C (°F)—
Vapor Density6.4 - 9.3——
Melting Point20 – 23 (68 – 73)°C (°F)—
Iodine Numbermax. 0.7mg I2/100 mg—
Hydroxyl Number255 – 268mg KOH/g—
Carbonyl Content250ppm—
Boiling Point274 – 349 (525 – 660)°C (°F)—

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport pressure

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

54-71°C (130-160°F)